Obituaries

Sep 8, 2023

Rocky Mount -

Mrs. Helen Rose Webb, age 69, passed away shortly before midnight, Friday, September 8, 2023. She was born in Edgecombe County on April 14, 1954 to Jack and Carrie Rose. She grew to become a loving daughter and beloved wife, mother, and mema. She had a servant's heart and maternal instincts that created a...

Sep 7, 2023

Macclesfield -

On September 7, 2023, Ashley Elizabeth Webb, age 38, was sadly taken away from us.

She is survived by her children, James Thomas Webb, III, Kayden Ashford Webb, and Marley Delilah Webb, and their father, James Thomas Webb, II, all of Macclesfield; mother, Elaine Pender Bullock of Stantonsburg; father, Gary Clark Webb; along...

Sep 6, 2023

Rocky Mount –

Bessie "Lou" Griffin, age 86, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at her home. Her journey began in Edgecombe County on June 10, 1937, daughter of Albert Washington Webb and Prudie Robbins Webb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a stillborn son, Clyde Griffin; father and mother-in-law, Clyde...

Sep 3, 2023

Rocky Mount -

Beth Johnson Green, 83, passed to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

Mrs. Green, daughter of the late Ollie and Linnie Johnson, was a native of Lucama, NC. Two days after graduating from Lucama High School she worked for Planter's National Bank as a bookkeeper for six years...

Sep 1, 2023

Pinetops –

Ken "Grumpy Bear" Young, age 76, passed away peacefully Friday morning, September 1, 2023 at his home. He was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on September 18, 1946 to Russell and Florence Greenawalt Young, both of whom preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of fourteen years, Bonnie Hughes Young; son,...

Aug 31, 2023

Nashville –

Elbert Ray Jones, 95, went home to be with Jesus on August 31, 2023. Elbert was born on September 20, 1927, to Richard C. Jones and Fannie Bet Hedgepeth Jones. Elbert grew up on a farm with his parents, six brothers and four sisters.  He grew up during The Great Depression and World War II....

Aug 31, 2023

Tarboro –

Bobby Ray Pridgen, age 76, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, August 31, 2023. He was born in Nash County on March 27, 1947, the second son of James Henry and Wilda Lancaster Pridgen. Bobby grew to be a giving son and dedicated husband and father. He was a patriot who served his country honorably in...

Aug 27, 2023

Rocky Mount –

Judith "Judy" West Dugan, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Spring Arbor Assisted Living Memory Care in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Her journey began on April 22, 1942, daughter of Louis and Stacia Ellis West. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Aug 25, 2023

Tarboro -

Deborah "Susie" Johnson Ray, age 69, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, North Carolina. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia on July 14, 1954 to William and Lena Reynolds Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Danny Johnson and Billy Johnson;...

Aug 22, 2023

Rocky Mount –

Richard "Ted" Flood, age 58, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at his home. He was born on February 10, 1965 in Nash County to Solomon and Gladys Flood, both of whom preceded him in death.

He is survived by his loving wife of thirty-eight years, Denise F. Flood; son, Richard...

Aug 22, 2023

Goldsboro –

James David Johnson, 95, completed his earthly work for the Lord on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at home surrounded by family. Born in Johnston County on December 26, 1927, he was the son of Richard Lewis Johnson and wife, Maggie Johnson.

He is survived by his daughter, Brenda Mack; sons, Van Johnson and...

Aug 18, 2023

"What a day that will be, when my Jesus I shall see ...And I look upon His face, the One who saved me by His grace..."

Elm City –

With her devoted family by her side, Melody Starr Godwin, age 56, passed away peacefully at her home Friday morning, August 18, 2023.

She...

Aug 17, 2023

Sharpsburg -

Donnie Ray Glover, age 62, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023. He was born on May 1, 1961 in Nash County, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his father, JB Glover; mother, Faye Daughtridge and wife, Marlene Glover.

He is survived by his children, Tiffany Glover of Wilmington, Tina Tyndall (Tim...

Aug 13, 2023

Rocky Mount -

Betty H. Brake passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon August 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-seven years, Carl V. Brake and twin grandchildren, Jesse and Leah Brake.

Betty was born in Clarkton, NC to Robert Lee Huckabee, Sr., and Lurla Bell Helms Huckabee on January 16, 1930....

Aug 11, 2023

Rocky Mount –

David Coley, age 47, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023. He was born in Nash County on August 9, 1976.

He is survived by his daughter, Montana Coley Edwards (Hunter) of Rocky Mount; son, William "Blake" Coley (Briley) of Sharpsburg; mother, Penny Pollard McMurray of Rocky Mount; father, James Edward Coley, Jr....

Aug 11, 2023

Rocky Mount –

Sharon Smith Griffin, age 65, passed away Friday morning, August 11, 2023 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She was born on June 10, 1958 in Wayne County to Jessie and Betty Watkins Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Kathy Harrell.

Aug 9, 2023

Nashville –

Aileen Rose Davis, age 95, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Her journey began in Nash County on November 26, 1927. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-four years, Joseph R. "Bill" Davis, Sr; mother, Lucy Williams Rose; and siblings, W.T. Rose, Junior Rose, Alvin...

Aug 2, 2023

Macclesfield –

Caroline Cale Smith, age 31, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023. She was born on April 13, 1992 in Edgecombe County to parents, Jeffrey Cale and Vicky Dew. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Roscoe and Doodle Whitley and grandfather, James "Duke" Dew.

She is survived by her husband, Scotty Smith;...

Jul 30, 2023

Tarboro –

Dean Lewis Lee, age 88, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 30, 2023 at her home. She was born on February 22, 1935 in Edgecombe County to Warren Thomas and Ida Norville Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Allene Lewis Braddy, Frances Weathersbee and Ethel Bryant.

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Jul 26, 2023

Cornelius

Natale "Dee" Joseph D'Oria, 98, of Lake Norman, N.C., passed away at his family home on Wednesday morning, July 26, 2023. He was predeceased by his wife, Mabel Alma D'Oria née Daughtridge. He is survived by his daughter Bonnie Hamrick of Cornelius, N.C.; son Gary D'Oria of Chandler, AZ.; son Dennis D'Oria of Frankfurt, Germany; seven...